Team Vikings defeats X10 and reaches the semifinals

Team Vikings dealt with X10 Esports within VCT 2021: Stage 2 Masters - Reykjavík and reached the semifinals of the tournament, where they will face the winner of the Sentinels - Fnatic pair. In turn, the Japanese team from Thailand fell into the lower bracket of the championship, where they will play with Crazy Raccoon.

The meeting started on the Icebox map, which was chosen by the guests from Southeast Asia. The Brazilian team showed a very confident attack, having managed to provide a slight advantage over the side switching. However, X10 Esports also managed to quickly enter one of the sites, gradually approaching the opponent. Nevertheless, the series of exchanges played into the hands of Team Vikings, who recorded the victory on the opponent's choice - 13:11.

Ascent started with a starting advantage from the Thai team, which played confidently several times in post-plant situations. However, the attack of the Brazilians gradually found the rhythm, managing to bring the matter to a draw before switching sides. Moving to defense, it seemed that Team Vikings would quickly end the case. The Brazilian team won the 12th round very easily, practically guaranteeing themselves a victory. However, X10 Esports managed to come back here as well, reducing the matter to overtime. But the trial did not happen, as Team Vikings managed to wake up in time, taking the victory on their map - 14:12.

VCT 2021: Stage 2 Masters - Reykjavík runs from May 24th to 30th. Top 10 teams from different regions compete for $ 600,000 plus 2,350 Champions Tour Points.

Prize fund distribution at VCT 2021: Stage 2 Masters - Reykjavík:

• 1st place: $ 200,000 + 400 VCT Points.
• 2nd place: $ 100,000 + 350 VCT Points.
• 3rd place: $ 80,000 + 300 VCT Points.
• 4th place: $ 60,000 + 250 VCT Points.
• 5th-6th place: $ 40,000 + 200 VCT Points.
• 5th-6th place: $ 40,000 + 200 VCT Points.
• 7th-8th place: $ 25,000 + 175 VCT Points.
• 7th-8th place: $ 25,000 + 175 VCT Points.
• 9-10th place: $ 15,000 + 150 VCT Points.
• 9-10th place: $ 15,000 + 150 VCT Points.